Software QA Engineer - New College Grad 2026

at Nvidia

📍 Santa Clara, United States

USD 100,000-166,800 per year

JUNIOR

✅ On-site

Tech Stack
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3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;

7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;

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Debugging @ 3 Linux @ 3 Networking Prioritization @ 2 Python @ 3 QA @ 2 Security

Details

NVIDIA is seeking a QA Engineer to join its software and firmware testing team. The role focuses on testing networking features, conducting manual and automated tests, and contributing to automation systems that help NVIDIA products meet high standards for efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities

Review architecture, design, and requirements documents for new features across multiple domains, including NVIDIA networking switches and related systems.
Maintain existing infrastructure and plan future lab engagements.
Design and execute comprehensive test plans for initial releases and ongoing firmware updates.
Develop and maintain automated frameworks, expanding existing infrastructure with new capabilities to improve coverage, stability, and efficiency.
Report bugs, assist with reproduction and debugging to identify root causes, verify fixes provided by the R&D team, and raise issues when fixes are unsuccessful.
Conduct regression, performance, functional, and security testing.
Track testing progress and generate summary reports of testing activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Strong familiarity with QA methodologies, test design, bug prioritization, and software release workflows.
Extensive knowledge of network switch configuration and debugging, including VLAN and switch ports.
Linux administration knowledge.
Experience with engineering lab environments for product bring-up and development.
Ability to plan and execute tasks independently.
Good interpersonal skills; quick learner; proactive, innovative, highly motivated, and committed.

Preferred Qualifications

Proven experience with QA methodologies and test design.
Experience working in fast-paced environments with multiple parallel activities.
Experience with release management, verification and validation, and end-to-end testing.
Scripting skills and proven experience with Python or other programming languages.
Knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems.

Benefits

NVIDIA offers competitive salaries, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. The position's base salary is determined by location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

Applications will be accepted at least until September 21, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.